Nissan Micra 2006 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Nissan Micra engine produces 8 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Nissan Micra 2006 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller. Nissan Micra is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 270 litres | |
| Nissan Micra has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
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